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R319 EGK

1997 Triumph Thunderbird

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,704 mi
Last recorded26,704 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Thunderbird15,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 EGK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 26,704 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 25,974 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 25,261 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 25,244 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 25,237 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2022 25,229 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 25,077 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 23,963 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 23,917 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 23,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 23,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,123 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,547 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 22,527 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 22,525 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,195 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2008 20,444 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 20,441 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 19,923 miles

number plate cracked but legible.

Pass 8 Oct 2005 16,995 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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R319 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 15,292 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R319 EGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R319 EGK registered?

R319 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R319 EGK safe to buy?

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